SPICES (Scouting)

The SPICES (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character/Creativity,[1] Emotional and Spiritual)[2] are learning objectives, or areas of personal development explored through scouting programmes in a number of countries. The acronym was created during the development of the ONE Programme scheme by Scouting Ireland,[3] but has since been adopted by Scouts Canada, Scouts Australia, Scouts New Zealand and Scout Association of Malta. These objectives reflect the aims of Scouting rather than the methodologies – the Scout Method.

Background

On the merging of legacy scout associations to create Scouting Ireland in 2004, a need was identified to merge or replace existing programmes into a unified youth programme, eventually becoming "ONE Programme".[4] Thirty-six fundamental learning objectives, categorised as social, physical, intellectual, character, emotional and spiritual areas,[5] were identified as the central aim of the organisation.[4] Interim steps were identified so that these areas of growth could be targeted across the age ranges of the youth members.[4][5]

The success of the ONE Programme development, prompted other scout organisations to base their youth programme revisions on Scouting Ireland's research. Some examples include, Scouts Canada,[6][7] Scouts Australia,[8] Scouts Aotearoa and the Scout Association of Malta.[9][10]

National implementations

Australia

The SPICES are adapted for each of the programme sections – Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers.[11][8]

Canada

As part of the "Canadian Path", from beaver scouts to rover scouts, the SPICES are considered the attributes that best represent well rounded youth, prepared for the world.[12][13]

The Spiritual element is not necessarily religion focused, but could include a scout's relationship with an abrahamic god or connectedness with nature or the global community.[14]

Malta

The "C" in SPICES has been adapted to represent "Creativity".[1] The sections are cubs, scouts, ventures and rovers.[15]

New Zealand

The SPICES are used in the five sections – Keas, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers.[16] Scouts Aotearoa has linked the SPICES to a similar concept from the Hauora philosophy of health and wellbeing.[17] There are four dimensions (or whare walls) of hauora: taha tinana (physical well-being – health), taha hinengaro (mental and emotional well-being – self-confidence), taha whanau (social well-being – self-esteem) and taha wairua (spiritual well-being – personal beliefs).[18]

References
  1. "SPICES – Creativity | Our method includes forming the character of our youth through six development stages we call the SPICES, this is how we do it! – Creativity... |". Facebook. The Scout Association of Malta.
  2. McHugh, Conor (12 April 2017). "After 24 years Allenwood scouts open den".
  3. "SPICES Discovery". Scouts.ie. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2015 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. "Ireland". Guide to Youth Programme in Scouting Scout.org. World Organization of the Scout Movement.
  5. "Learning Objectives". Scouting Ireland. 20 October 2020 – via Issuu.
  6. "Canadian Path – SPICES". Beaconsfield Scouts, Scouts Canada.
  7. "Program Standards". Scouts Canada.
  8. "The SPICES of Scouting". Scouts Australia. 21 August 2018.
  9. "Programme". Scouts Aotearoa.
  10. "Training Forms". Scout Association of Malta.
  11. Attwood, Alan (30 January 2020). "Be prepared: Scouting's struggle for relevance". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  12. "Program Standards | Scouts Canada". Scouts.ca.
  13. "Intro to the SPICES". Scouts Canada – via Youtube.
  14. "THE CANADIAN PATH: SPICES | 137th Ottawa Scouts". www.137thottawascouts.com.
  15. "Victoria Scout Group awards". Times of Malta. 5 February 2017.
  16. "Programme". Scouts.nz. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  17. "Hauora – Kirikiriroa and St. Peter's Scout Group".
  18. Littlewood, Matthew (24 January 2013). "Chant grab their chances". Stuff.co.NZ.
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